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  On June 9, guitar "wizard" Les Paul would have turned 111 years old. Paul's influence on the music industry continues to resonate decades after his groundbreaking innovations helped shape the sound of modern rock and popular music. His pioneering work in...

June 9–15, 2026NEW YORK, NY- The Iridium, New York City's legendary home of jazz, rock, and blues, announces Les Paul Birthday Week, a seven-night celebration honoring the life and legacy of guitar pioneer Les Paul, running June 9–15, 2026. The week features some of...

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Perry Farrell (Jane's Addiction, Porno for Pyros) umarmte vor Kurzem bei einem Besuch des legendären Les Paul Recording Studios in Los Angeles das liebevoll restaurierte, maßangefertigte 8-Kanal-Mischpult, bekannt als das "Monster". In dem Gerät liegt der Ursprung der...

When Two Towering Creative Figures of 20th Century American Culture Collide Something Extraordinary Happens Les Paul and LeRoy Neiman      New York, New York – January 6, 2026 - It was December 1st, 1997. The place was the basement of the Empire Hotel across...

      Reggie Watts Drops by the Legendary Les Paul Recording Studio in Hollywood Musician, comedian, and all-around sonic wizard Reggie Watts recently paid a visit to one of music’s most sacred spaces—the Les Paul Recording Studio in Hollywood. Watts,...

Legendary Musician Steve Miller to be Honored with Annual Les Paul Spirit Award Monday, June 9, 2025 Gibson Garage Nashville 6:30-9:00 PM Les Paul Foundation Partners with Gibson Gives for the Annual Les Paul Spirit Award NASHVILLE, TN (May 20,...

Waukesha native Les Paul wanted his foundation after he died to help make music more accessible. Photo courtesy of the Les Paul Foundation Long before Les Paul won Grammy awards and entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, he was growing up in Waukesha and...

For Immediate Release: Carnegie Mellon Announces Masters of Entertainment Industry Management Class with Les Paul Foundation Students Will Have Hands-On Experience with Les Paul’s Original Recording Equipment Los Angeles, California – December 3, 2024 - Carnegie...

Wisconsin musicians: Les Paul, Take It Easy and Luray Air Date: Nov 21 2024  Heard On The Larry Meiller Show   Public Domain First, we talk about music legend Les Paul, who was born in Waukesha. Sue Baker joins us from The Les Paul Foundation. Then, we’re joined...